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Are you passionate about building modern cloud infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, and driving scalable platform engineering? Gordon Food Service is hiring a DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join our technology team!
We are actively seeking candidates at either an Intermediate or Senior level. Whether you are an experienced engineer ready for your next step or a senior technical lead looking to drive architectural strategy and vision, we have room for you to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Build & Automate Cloud Systems: Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provision, manage, and scale performant cloud environments.
- Enable CI/CD: Write and optimize automated pipelines to streamline software builds, testing, and continuous deployment.
- Maintain & Secure Platforms: Ensure system health, monitor network/storage/compute services, and promote "Shift Left" security across all platform layers.
- Collaborate & Troubleshoot: Partner closely with application teams to design cloud-ready architectures and resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
- Drive Strategy (Senior Level): Lead domain architectural vision, design long-term roadmaps, manage capacity planning, and lead cross-functional technology projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Core Technical Skills (Both Levels):
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Automation & IaC: Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack.
- Containerization & Private Cloud: Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenStack, or software-defined networking (VLANs, firewalls, load balancers).
- Scripting: Strong scripting abilities in Python, Go, Shell, Ruby, or Perl.
- Build & Release: Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, and Git version control.
What you bring to the table:
Intermediate DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system administration.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Required).
- Role Focus: Independent problem-solver focused on building automation, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and maintaining pipeline reliability.
Senior DevOps Cloud Engineer
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system engineering.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Preferred).
- Role Focus: Technical leader with a track record of driving cloud architecture strategy, capacity planning, and guiding cross-functional teams through complex engineering projects.
When you will work:
- Schedule: Standard office environment with participation in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend work as needed for support.
- Travel: Occasional light travel.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenStack, or software-defined networking, including VLANs, firewalls, and load balancers
- Strong scripting abilities in Python, Go, Shell, Ruby, or Perl
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, and Git
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field for the intermediate role
- 5+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system administration for the intermediate role
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field for the senior role
- 7+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, DevOps, or system engineering for the senior role
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
